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| Source: Dallas County Records, Vol. II compiled by Howard E. Snedden and Barbara A. Snedden, 1972 The will abstracts that follow include all those to be found in Record of Wills, Volumes 1 & 2, Clerk of Court, Dallas County Courthouse, Adel, Iowa For ease of researching, I have alphabetized the records. It takes nothing away from the original transcription. To search, use Ctrl-F. Transcribed by Conni McDaniel Hall for Dallas County IAGenWeb, completed August 2013 |
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HABERER LASS KELSEY FRENCH |
ELIZABETH HABERER, of Dallas County. Will dated 1 May 1903, proven 12 Jan 1910. To my husband John Haberer all my estate for his lifetime and then to my dau Emma Lass, $300; remainder to sons Charley Haberer and John Haberer. Witnesses: DeEtte Kelsey, L A French. |
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HAGERMAN CRONK TRIMBLE MERRYMAN |
ISAAC
HAGERMAN, of Dallas County, age 68 years. Will
dated 24 Feb 1894, proven 11 Sep 1894. To
my wife Ethelinda Hagerman all my estate during her life- time
and then, to my daus Mary Hagerman and Maggie Cronk, $50
each; to my son William Hagerman, $50; my two sons Russell
Hagermand and Purley Hagerman the remainder of estate. Executor: James Trimble Witnesses: James Trimble, John Merryman, both of Adel. |
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HAIN CHAPPELEAR MOODY |
F
M HAIN, of Dallas County. Will
dated 19 Nov 1892, proven 29 mar 1893. To
my wife Mary J Hain all my estate. To my father David Hain
1/2 of the proceeds of my farm in Guthrie County as long as
he lives. Witnesses: H A Chappelear, Marion Moody. |
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HAINES WILSON STILES |
ELIZABETH
A HAINES Will
dated 18 Aug 1887, proven 14 Apr 1891. To
my husband Wm J Haines, 2 1/2 acres of land that I hold deed for
and after his death to Thomson W Wilson. Witnesses: Robt F Stiles, Sarah M Stiles. |
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HAINES WILSON STILES MAULSBY |
WM
J HAINES, of Union Twp, Dallas County, age 72 years. Will
dated 25 Oct 1887, proven 12 Jan 1892. To
my dau Thamson H Wilson my residence being the NE corner NW
1/4, Sec 36, T 78 N, R 29 W, 2 1/4 acres. To my dau Rebecca Ann Wilson,
$500. Remainder of estate to be divided between two daus.
Executor: J E Stiles. Witnesses: Robert F Stiles, Irwin Maulsby, both of Redfield. |
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HAMMOND PEITZMAN ROYER ELLERMAN ROUTT |
PHILIP HAMMOND, of Dallas Center, Dallas County. Will dated 24 Mar 1905, proven 8 Sep 1905. My estate in equal shares to my children: Mary E Hammond, Amanda Jane Peitzman, Sarah Alice Royer, A L Hammond, Geo W Hammond and the children of John H Hammond, deceased: Charles Bert Hammond, Stella May Hammond, Nellie Fay Hammond and Gertie Bell Hammond. Mary E Hammond also to receive that part of E 16 acres N 1/2 SW 1/4, Sec 35, west of the D M & Ft Dodge R R, all T 80 N, R 27 W.
Executor: Geo W Hammond, son. Witnesses: C F Ellerman, Hiram Routt. |
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HANLON O'CONNOLL LEACH JOY MILLER |
JOHN
HANLON, of Adel Township, Dallas County. Will
dated 13 Jul 1895, proven 9 Nov 1895. To
my dau Ellen Hanlon O'Connoll the NE 1/4 NW 1/4, SEc 31, T
79 N, R 26 W; to my son James Hanlon, $1000; to my sons Andrew
Hanlon, John Hanlon, Frank Hanlon and dau Mary Hanlon, $500
each; to the Catholic Church at Dallas Center, $300. Executor: S M Leach, of Adel. Witnesses: J Lovel Joy, G W Miller, Jennie Leach. Codicil 17 Jul 1895. Requests estate to be divided equally. |
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HARLOW STUBER O'FLYING WALDO SHORTLEY |
MARGARET R HARLOW, of Dallas County. Will dated 6 Nov 1891, proven 16 Apr 1901. My estate to be divided between daus Nancy Belle Stuber and Mary Ann O'Flying.
Witnesses: J A Waldo, John Shortley. |
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HARLOW SNELL CROOKS |
MARY ELIZABETH HARLOW, of Cass Township, Boone County, Iowa. Will dated 7 Dec 1895, proven 31 Aug 1910. To my husband Frank Harlow all my estate.
Witnesses: J J Snell, Geo W Crooks, both of Boone. |
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HARMON DICKER DIDDY ARMSTRONG |
ANNIE F HARMON, of Redfield, Dallas County. Will dated 8 Jan 1910, proven 15 Mar 1910. All my estate to my niece Maud Dicker and her children Alden Dicker and Ruth Dicker all of Maden, Mass.
Executor: H E Harmon, Union Township. Witnesses: C A Diddy, C C Armstrong. |
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HARMON DIDDY CAVE |
STOROR L HARMON, of Redfield, Dallas County. Will dated 30 Sep 1902, proven 13 Jan 1908. To my wife Ann F Harmon all my estate for her lifetime. Mentions property including the S 24 Ft of the S 1/2 W 1/2, Lot 3, Block 6, Redfield, Haines Addition. After her death the homestead goes to my brother Herbert E Harmon.
Witnesses: C A Diddy, C E Cave. |
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HARNEY HAYS McCORMICK AYLAND ATTEE DALLON GALL FAHEY GAMBLE HOLMES CONDON |
Rev
PJ HARNEY, of Perry, Dallas County, a priest. Will
dated 5 Aug 1886, proven 4 Oct 1887. To
my brother Mathew Harney of Dallas County, the N 1/2 NE 1/4, Sec
5, T 80 N, R 26 W, also the N 1/2 NW 1/4, Sec 5, T 80 N, R
26 W. Mentions niece Bridget Hays of Two Mile Borris, County
of Tipperery, Ireland; brother James Harney of Templemire,
Ireland; Anna McCormick of Dallas County; Mary Ayland;
D J Pattee; cousin Kate Dallon; also religious requests. Executors: Rev E Gall, Atlantic, Iowa; William Fahey, Perry Witnesses: L D Gamble, H J Holmes, J M Condon. |
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HARPER HETHCOT MOORE WALSH CLARK |
JAMES
HARPER, of the Town of Linn, Dallas County, aged 68 yrs. Will
dated 14 May 1869, proven 7 Jun 1869. To
my Alice Harper all my personal property. To my son John
Harper, $50. My other children to receive an equal share less
the amounts shown as received earlier: Hiram Harper, 45 acres;
James M Harper, 160 acres; William Harper, 80 acres; Mary
Hethcot, $100; dau-in-law Elizabeth Harper, widow of my
son Edward Harper, 160 acres. Executor: Allen Moore Witnesses: Thomas C Walsh, O P Clark. |
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HARRIS HANES |
ALBERT
T HARRIS, of Dallas County. Will
dated Jan 1888, proven 11 Apr 1892. To
my wife Irene O Harris all my estate. Witnesses: Scott J Hanes, Edward Harris. |
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HARRIS BIGGS HOLCOMB BLEZEK HOYT |
WILLIAM A HARRIS, of Perry, Dallas County. Will dated 26 Jul 1905, proven 27 Mar 1907. To my wife Emily E Harris the N 1/2 SE 1/4, Sec 15, T 81 N, R 27 W, 80 acres. Remainder of estate to my children: Hamden C Harris, Florence P Biggs, Carrie S Holcomb, Arthur W Harris, Fred E Harris, Ernest E Harris, Elma G Harris. Executor: Fred E Harris, son.
Witnesses: L A Blezek, H A Hoyt, of Perry. |
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HARRISON CLARKE PORTER |
G W HARRISON, of Adams Township, Dallas County. Will dated 2 Jan 1902, proven 29 Mar 1902. My son C E Harrison having received his share is to receive only $5. Ada Harrison, dua, having received money for expenses and education is to receive $300, certain livestock and furniture. To son Herbert Harrison livestock and $800. Residue of estate to dau Mabel Harrison.
Executor: Mabel Harrison, dau. Witnesses: G W Clarke, C M Porter. |
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HARRISON MARSH ADAMS |
LEWIS
M HARRISON, of Dallas County. Will
dated 5 May 1877, 3 Jun 1878. To
my wife Martha Harrison all my estate for the benefit of my
sons Isaac W Harrison and Frank S Harrison until they become
of age. Executrix: Martha Harrison, wife. Witnesses: J D Marsh, Stephen Adams. |
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HASTIE SAYLES BELFORD HOYT BROWN |
DAVID
HASTIE, of Spring Valley Township, Dallas County. Will
proven 31 Aug 1898. To
my son William James Hastie the S 1/2 NE 1/4, Sec 18, T 82 N, R
28 W, Boone County, Iowa. Remainder of estate to wife for
her lifetime and then converted to cash and divided as
follows among my children: Robert Hastie, Margaret Jane Sayles,
John Hastie and Katherine Belford, 1/4 each. Executor: Robert Hastie, son. Witnesses: H A Hoyt, A L Brown, both of Perry. |
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HAWBAKER KELLER SHOEMAN GOOD GNAGY KELLER EMMERT HOOVER |
CHARLOTTE HAWBAKER, of Grant Township, Dallas County. Will dated 16 Dec 1907, proven 18 Mar 1908. To my 11 children: John M Hawbaker, Anna Keller, Amanda Shoeman, Daniel L Hawbaker, Jacob N Hawbaker, Katie L Good, Emmert C Hawbaker, Karrie I Gnagy, Minnie V Gnagy, Lillie M Hawbaker, Howie W Hawbaker, and the children of my deceased dau Mary Elizabeth Keller: Harry Keller, Jacob Keller, Levi Keller and Leah Keller.
Executors: Emmert C Hawbaker, Albert Gnagy. Witnesses: S E Emmert, D F Hoover. |
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HAWORTH NEWBILL SMITHSON BEAVER FOSTER |
GEORGE
HAWORTH, of Adel, Dallas County. Will
dated 7 Feb 1883, proven 28 Jan 1884. To
my youngest son John T Haworth, a minor, property in the SW
1/4, Sec 18 also S 1/2 NW 1/4 SE 1/4, Sec 7, 20 acres, T 79 N, R 27 W. To
my wife Mary Haworth, all personal property, all undisposed real
estate and the use and benefit of the home farm where I
now reside. When she dies the homestead to my children: Sarah
Newbill, Columbus Haworth, Perry Haworth and John T Haworth. Witnesses: Eugene W Smithson, Joseph Beaver, T R Foster. |
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HAYS THORNLEY FRENCH |
J J HAYS, of Perry, Dallas County. Will dated 7 Oct 1902, proven 26 Mar 1907. To my wife Mary Ann Hays all my estate for her lifetime and then to our children. Executor: Mary Ann Hays, wife; or R H Hays, son.
Witnesses: S M Thornley, L A French, of Perry. |
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HAYS McGAHEY PHILBRICK COFFMAN |
JAMES
HAYS, of Perry, Iowa. Will
dated 23 Nov 1898, proven 3 Jan 1899. To
my wife Maria Hays all my estate for her lifetime and then to
my dau Margaret McGahey of Perry. To my other children and heirs
I make no bequest. Executrix: Margaret McGahey. Witnesses: W F Philbrick, J P Coffman, Perry. |
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HENNESS DIBBLE GOFF HOYT |
NEWTON
HENNESS, of Perry, Dallas County. Will
dated 16 Apr 1892, proven 26 Mar 1895. To
my wife Mary Henness 1/2 of all real and personal property and
the control and management of the remainder. After her death
the 1/2 interest to be divided between my father Jacob Henness;
Ursula Henness, my mother; George Henness, my brother;
and Nancy Dibble, my sister. Executor: Mary Henness, wife. Witnesses: H Goff, H A Hoyt, both of Perry. |
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HERZNER SHERMAN MEISKER POHLE |
DORIS
HERZNER, of Dexter, Dallas County. Will
dated 3 Jun 1872, proven 17 Sep 1872. To
Anna Herzner, $50; To Anna Sherman, $75; to Maria Sherman, $75;
to Christine Elizabeth Sherman, the balance of all. Executor: Edward Meisker Witnesses: Ed Meisker, Herman Pohle |
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HESTER GILKEY FISHER MITCHELL ROUSH ROBBERTS WESTWOOD LOGAN |
ISAAC
HESTER, of Van Meter Twp, Dallas County, a farmer. Will
dated 23 Jun 1874, proven 22 Dec 1874. To
my wife Elanor Hester 1/3 of my estate. To Albert Hester the
son of Levi Hester my son, $100. To my children: Sarah B
Gilkey, $100; Pheby R Fisher, $100; Isabel Mitchell already
received her share in farm sold her husband; Eliza J
Roush, $100; William Hester, $100; James F Hester, all that
remains. Witnesses: J F Robberts, W F Westwood, A M Logan. |
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HEWITT WEISBROOD FRANCIS PUGH LANK REYNOLDS |
L
D HEWITT, of Union Twp, Dallas County. Will
dated 17 Dec 1875, proven 15 May 1876. To
Shuah Elizabeth Hewitt to have use of real estate: NE 1/4 NE 1/4, Sec
7, and SE 1/4 SE 1/4 and NW 1/4, Lot 7, Sec 6, T 78 N, R 29 W. Mentions
Eliza Jane Weisbrood, Mary Elizabeth Francis, Thursey
Euphama Hewitt, Edith Eloma Hewitt and Willey Orlando Hewitt.
My wife and mother are buried in the Wiscotta grave yard
about six feet apart. I wish to be buried between them. Requests
stone - "I was born 21 Aug 1819," Requests stone for mother
inscribed: Elizabeth, Wife, Hanniah Hewitt, died 12
Oct 1859, age 65y 5m 13d. Executor: James Pugh Witnesses: J V Lank, J Reynolds. |
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HIATT BRIGGS HUFFORD |
WILLIAM
P HIATT Will
dated 7 Dec 1880, proven 23 Aug 1881. All
my estate to my wife Media N Hiatt. Witnesses: L W Briggs, John W Hufford. |
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HICKEY STONER |
JOHN
HICKEY, of Des Moines Twp, Dallas County, age 60 years. Will
dated 8 Mar 1889, proven 14 May 1889. To
my wife Margaret Hickey all my personal estate consisting of
farming utensils and household furniture. Witnesses: D H Stoner, Ingersoll, Iowa; P A Hickey, Granger, Iowa. |
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HIGHT DOCKENDORF INGRAM HESS DEITEILER HARPEL MORTIMER |
RICHARD HIGHT, of Dallas County. Will dated 17 May 1902, proven 2 Sep 1902. To Orral Dockendorf and Don Dockendorf, children of my deceased da Eva Dockendorf, $1000 each to be held in trust by my son Clarence Hight. To my wife Ann Hight 1/3 of my estate, the remainder to my 4 living children: Irene L Ingram, Minnie Hess, Clarence Hight and Ella Deiteiler.
Executor: Clarence Hight. Witnesses: L V Harpel, W W Mortimer. |
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HILL GILL VIAS BLIGH CROSS |
JESSE
B HILL, of Sugar Grove Twp, Dallas Co, age 63 years. Will
dated 25 Nov 1884, proven 17 Feb 1885. To
my son Edwin Lincoln Hill, Team, harness and wagon. Remainder
of estate to wife Rhoda Ann Hill and after her death to
my four children: Elizabeth Slocum Gill; Slocum Christopher Hill,
Martha Jane Hill and Edwin Lincoln Hill. Executor: Henry Voas Witnesses: D C Bligh, Henry Voas, Richard Cross, all of Minburn |
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HOCKET GARRETT OVERTON HIGHTOWER BALLARD KENWORTHY |
STEPHEN
HOCKET, of Dallas County. Will
dated 4th day of 1st mo 1879, proven 23 Aug 1880. To
my wife Rachel Hocket 9 1/2 acres off the W side of NE 1/4 NE 1/4, Sec
32, T 78 N, R 28 W, plus the balance of my estate. After her
death to my dau Lydia Garret, $600. To my grandson Thomas Overton,
$100. Rest of estate to be divided among my heirs including
stepsons Samuel and Joseph Hightower. Executors: David Hocket, Samuel Hightower. Witnesses: Levi Ballard, Jesse Kenworthy. |
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HOCKETT RUSSELL HOLLOWAY YOUNG |
W
S HOCKETT, Linn Township, Dallas County. Will
dated 22nd day of 5 mo 1895, prove 3 Jan 1899. To
my only dau Lidia Russell all my estate for her natural life
and then to her heirs. Executrix: Lidia Russell, dau. Witnesses: A W Holloway, R W Young, Linden. |
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HODSON MACY SIMCOKE ARMFIELD |
WILLIAM
HODSON, of Linn Township, Dallas County, age 75 yrs. Will
dated 14 May 1887, proven 20 Feb 1889. To
my wife Elizabeth Hodson my estate. To my children: Rachel
Macy, $100; Joseph Hodson, $10; Nathan Holdson, $100; John
C Hodson, $200; Elizabeth Serena Hodson, $1400; and after
my wife's death all my estate to my son James Nelson Hodson. Executor: James Nelson Hodson, son. Witnesses: B F Simcoke, J H Armfield, both of Redfield. |
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HOEYE GRAVES LOPER HATTERMAN HUTCHENS PERKINS COONS HOMES |
JOHN
HOEYE, of the Town of Adel, Dallas County, aged 83 yrs. Will
dated 1 Feb 1872, proven 4 Jun 1872. Executor
directed to sell all of property both personal and real
and divide the proceeds amongst my children and grand children
to receive 1/8 share as follows: son Gordon R Hoeye; grandchildren
of my son Eli Hoeye: dau Elizabeth Graves, wife of
Edwin R Graves; son Levi Hoeye; dau Sarah Loper, wf of John
W Loper; dau Mary hatterman, wf of James Hatterman; dau
Miranda Hutchens, wf of J D Hutchens; son David Hoeye. Executor: J Perkins Witnesses: J W Coons, Mary F Homes, both of Adel. |
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HOEYE COOK HUTCHINS |
WILLIAM
HOEYE, of Boone Township, Dallas County. Will
dated Feb 1891, proven 13 Apr 1891. To
J Valarious Hoeye, $1000. Remainder of estate to my brothers
and sisters, except the indebtedness of Fernando D
Hoeye, $734, and of James T Hoeye, $243, shall be deducted from
their shares. To Hester Hoeye the cancellation of her indebtedness.
Executor: J Valarioius Hoeye, of Boone Township. Witnesses: Sherman M Cook, F M Hutchins, both of Boone Twp. |
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HOFF ELLIS WEAVER WOOD BRIGGS |
MARTHA
HOFF, of the Town of Walnut, Dallas County, age 87 yrs. Will
dated 31 Mar 1890, proven 6 Sep 1892. To
my son Powell D Hoff, $1675, due me on land sold to him 9
Jan 1885, being the S 1/2 NW 1/4, Sec 1, T 79 N, R 26 W, 80 acres,
provided that he and his wife Mary A Hoff support me during
the rest of my life. Remainder of estate to my children:
William Hoff, John Hoff, Amos Hoff, Nathan T Hoff, Nathaniel
B Hoff, Charles P Hoff, Maria Ellis, Sarah Ann Weaver
and Martha Wood. Executor: L W Briggs. Witnesses: L W Briggs, of Grant Twp; J C Briggs, L Ellis, B A Ellis, Media Ellis, L E Briggs all of Walnut Township. |
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HOFF WHITMAN GARFIELD |
POWELL
HOFF, of Walnut Township, Dallas County. Will
dated 14 May 1869, proven 5 Sep 1870. To
my wife (unnamed) S 1/2 NW 1/4, Sec 1, T 79 N, R 26 W, now occupied
by us as a homestead. To my sons Nathaniel B and Charles
P Hoff the N 1/2 SE 1/4, Sec 1 T 79 N, R 26 W. My brother John
Hoff to receive the proceeds from the sale of the N 1/2 SW
1/4 and S 1/2 NE 1/4, Sec 1, T 79 N, R 26 W, not to exceed $100. Executor, John D Whitman. Witnesses: Henry W Garfield, John H Hoff, John D Whitman |
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HOFFSTOT GUTSHALL BRIGGS KNIGHT |
EUNICE
HOFFSTOT, of Dallas County. Will
dated 20 Sep 1881, proven 16 Jan 1882. To
my step-son Owen Hoffstot a double-set of harness and a
good suit of clothes, including overcoat, being the same request
of late William Hoffstot, my husband. To my son George Hoffstot,
a colt, double-set of harness and a suit when he shall
be grown. To my dau Lizzie Estella Hoffstot, $800, from
Life Insurance of my late husb, to be hers when she becomes
of age. Executor: Jacob Gutshall Witnesses: G C Briggs, Daniel Knight. |
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HOGAN KINNEY NICHOLS ROSS PRYOR KELLEY |
ANN
HOGAN, of Perry, Dallas County. Will
dated 4 Jun 1895, proven 17 Sep 1895. To
Joseph Hogan, $400; remainder of estate to my brothers and
sisters except my brother John Kinney of New York. Executor: Edmund Nichols of Perry. Witnesses: A J Ross, D A Pryor, both of Perry. Codicil added 14 Jun 1895 Executor to retain $100 of my estate to maintain the graves of myself and husband Patrick Hogan at Des Moines. To my sister Bridget Kelley wf of James Kelley of Perry the S 1/3 of Lots 6, 7, & 8, Block 5, Waukee, being my residence. |
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HOLLOWAY SMITH HUNTER JOHNSON YOUNG |
A
W HOLLOWAY, of Linn Township, Dallas County. will
dated 30 Jan 1892, proven 2 Sep 1896. To
my wife Louisa Jane Holloway my estate during her lifetime and
then to my children: Edward R Holloway, Lewis C Holloway, Isaac
Holloway, Henry M Holloway, Margaret E Smith, Ida B Hunter,
F Holloway. Executrix: Louisa Jane Holloway, wife. Witnesses: C R Johnson, R W Young, both of Linden. |
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HOLMES SHARP TALBOTT |
THOMAS J HOLMES, of Perry, Dallas County. Will dated 28 Jan 1892, proven 16 Jan 1906. To my son William T Holmes the ground and buildings of the firm T J Homes & Son, Brooklyn, Poweshiek County, Iowa. To Ada N Holmes, Sarah M Holmes and Clara E Holmes, $100 each. To Charles Holmes, Lewis Holmes and Clara E Holmes, children of William Holmes, $50 each. To my little grandson Hoyt Albert Holmes, 5 shares of bank stock for his education. To my son Henry J Holmes, my gold watch. To my son Albert S Holmes, furniture, portraits, pictures and books. Remainder of my estate to my sons Henry J Holmes and Albert S Holmes.
Executor: William T Holmes, Henry J Holmes, sons. Witnesses: W T Sharp, J G Talbott. Codicil added 10 May 1900 gives homestead in Perry, Lots 5 & 6, Block 30, Croner Willis Avenue & 4th to son Albert S Holmes. |
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HOLT CLYDE COONS DAVENPORT FAULKNER OBERWETTERVAN FOSSEN CLARKE |
GEORGE W HOLT, of Adams Township, Dallas County. Will dated 17 Aug 1906, proven 7 Nov 1906. To my brother S K Holt, pictures of mother and relatives, certain household goods and $10,000. To Mrs Lydia Clyde, household goods, certain livestock; executor to purchase her a home in Adel to be hers for her lifetime and then to my niece Lida Coons. To nieces Lida Coons and Anna Davenport certain household goods. To the Park Commissioners of Adel, $2000 for park development. To my nephews Harry Faulkner and Arthur L Faulkner, $250 each. Executor: August Oberwetter, W S Van Fossen.
Witnesses: G W Clarke, Chas F Clarke. |
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HOLT CALDWELL |
WILLIAM
A HOLT, of Dallas County, age 34 years. Will
dated 1 Sep 1879, proven 31 Aug 1886. All
my estate to my brother Geo W Holt, except my mother Mary K
Holt shall be supported from my estate as long as she lives. Witnesses: George Caldwell, John M Caldwell, both of Dallas Co. |
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HOMAN MEISKER WATTS |
CONRAD
HOMAN, of Dexter, aged 50 years. Will
dated 16 Jun 1883, proven 16 Jun 1883. To
my wife Friederike Homan during her life my estate for the
care of our children: Richard Homan, Conrad Albert Homan, Eleanora
Homan. Carolina Homan, Matilda Kuniquinde Homan, Eviline
Homan and Oskar Christian Homan. My farm located in Piece
Twp, Madison Co., Iowa, W 1/2 SE 1/4, Sec 10, T 77 N, R 29 W. Executrix: Friederike Homan Witnesses: Ed Meisker, James F Watts, both of Dexter. |
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HOOKS VAN CLEAVE ROBERTS BARR |
WILLIAM F HOOKS, of Adams Township, Dallas County. Will dated 13 Aug 1901, proven 26 Nov 1906. To dau Mary V VanCleave, Lot 13, Sec 5, T 78 N, R 28 W, she to pay my son Aaron V Hooks $200. Residue of estate to be divided between dau Mary V VanCleave and son Aaron V Hooks - he already having received $1600.
Executor: Aaron V Hooks, son. Witnesses: Wm Roberts, Robt S Barr, P.O. Adel. |
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HOOPER CADWELL BARR |
CHARLES HOOPER, of Dallas Center, Dallas County. Will dated 3 Nov 1904, proven 20 Mar 1906. To my wife Elizabeth Hooper all my estate for her lifetime and then to my children: George W Hooper, Mary Ann Cadwell, James Hooper, John H Hooper and Edward C Hooper.
Executrix: Elizabeth Hooper, wife. Witnesses: RS Barr, May E Barr. |
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HOOPER COLLINS McCLUR MORELAND SAWDON RIDGWAY BRENTON RICHMOND NAZARENE |
WILLIAM T HOOPER, of Dallas Center, Dallas County. Will dated 27 Jan 1904, proven 30 Aug 1904. To my wife Eva Hooper all my estate for her lifetime and then sold and distributed to my 5 daus: Malinda C Collins, Katharine E McClur, Mary Ann Moreland, Ellen Sawdon and Jennie E Ridgway. Real estate mentioned: homestead Lots 1 & 2, Block 26, Dallas Center and other not specified.
Executor: Clyde E Brenton. Witnesses: J A Richmond, E L Nazarene. |
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HOOPES USTICK MELICK CURL FERGUSON BARR |
MRS
FANNIE G HOOPES Will
undated, proven 21 May 1877. to
John $200 - $100 for monument and $100 to be divided between
Bertie and Fred, their papa to take care of it for them.
Mentions also: my mother, Effie, Mother Hoopes, Abner Ustick,
Augusta Melick, Annie Curl, Mary Ferguson, Jennie Barr,
father, and Eugene. To J M Hoopes 1/2 interest in Lots 1,
2, 3 and 4, Block 41, and N 1/2 of Block 40, in Dallas Center to
be used for the two boys. I give the homestead to J M Hoopes.
Witnesses: Augusta H Melick, S P Melick |
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HORRIGAN MURPHY McDEVITT |
CORNELIUS HORRIGAN, of Perry, Dallas County. Will dated 13 Jul 1889, proven 1 Sep 1909. To my wife Anna Horrigan all my estate.
Executrix: Anna Horrigan, wife. Witnesses: J W Murphy, D McDevitt, both of Pery. |
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HOTCHKISS KILMER RISSER SNASHALL HARROW |
SARAH
G HOTCHKISS, of Adel, Dallas County. Will
dated 18 Feb 1885, proven 16 Jan 1894. To
my dau-in-law Lucy F Hotchkiss, $200; remainder of estate to
my children: Ellen M Kilmer, Albert C Hotchkiss, Stella R Risser,
Alice G Snashall, and Mary E Harrow. Witnesses: None listed. |
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HOTCHKISS KILMER SNASHALL HRRON BARR PERKINS |
WILLIAM
D HOTCHKISS, of Adel, Dallas County, age 64 years. Will
dated 6 Nov 1876, proven 11 Feb 1885. To
my son Albert C Hotchkiss and to my four daus: Ellen M Kilmer,
Alice G Snashall, Mary E Herron and Stella R Hotchkiss, $5,
each. Remainder of estate to my wife Sarah G Hotchkiss, and
after her death to my children. Executrix: Sarah G Hotchkiss, wife. Witnesses: Robert S Barr, Jeanette Perkins both of Adel. |
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HOUGHTALING DAVENPORT WHITE |
LYDIA HOUGHTALING, of Dallas County. Will dated 10 Oct 1902, proven 12 Sep 1906. To my son Martin F Houghtaling, 2/3 of my estate. To my husband K F Houghtaling, 1/3 of my estate. Property includes the N 1/2 NW 1/4 and the NW 1/4 NE 1/4, Sec 24, T 79 N, R 26 W.
Executor: Martin F Houghtaling, son. Witnesses: W F Davenport, Manda Davenport, John B White. |
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HOUGHTON SAUM BROOKINGS McCALL |
JONATHAN HOUGHTON, Dallas County. Will dated 8 Jul 1900, proven 4 Sep 1900. To my wife Rebecca Houghton all my estate during her lifetime and then to my three daughters.
Witnesses: J B Saum, D J Brookings, A M McCall. |
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HOVNER ANDERSON BREWER SMITH |
GLADYS HOVNER, of DeSoto, Dallas County, age 28 yrs. Will dated 29 Jan 1902, proven 26 Mar 1902. To my parents John M Anderson and Manerva E Anderson all income from town property Lots 11, 12, 13 and 14 in Block 19 DeSoto for their lifetimes. To my only son William C Hovner all property I hold at my death. My father John M Anderson to be guardian of my son William C Hovner.
Executor: M W Anderson, brother. Witnesses: Martin T Brewer, Maud Anderson Smith, both DeSoto. |
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HOWELL HOUGHTELIN SHOOK LAMB HOBBS |
NATHAN
HOWELL, of Lincoln Twp, Dallas County, age 63 years. Will
dated 29 Mar 1884, proven 22 Sep 1885. To
my widow Mary Howell all my estate, except $100 to Mary E
E Howell. Previously gave money or its equivalent to my living
children, all over 21 years of age: Nancy J Houghtelin, Jasen
Howell, Catharine M Shook, Nathan H Howell, Mary E E Howell
and John H Howell. Executrix:
Mary Howell, wife. Witnesses: Wilson B Lamb, Adam F Hobbs. |
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HUBBS GRAHAM GIDDINGS |
ALONZO P HUBBS, of Dallas County. Will dated 25 Nov 1903, proven 20 Aug 1910. To my wife Bertha J Hubbs all my estate. Executrix: Bertha J Hubbs, wife.
Witnesses: W F Graham, H G Giddings. |
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HUGHES MILLS BEATY BAUGH PRYOR |
ROBERT
S HUGHES, of Adel, Dallas County. Will
dated 7 Feb 1882, proven 9 Aug 1882. All
my estate to my dau Margaret S Hughes of Adel, Iowa. The
remainder of my children: Mary I Mills of Keokuk Co, Iowa;
James M Hughes of Fairfield, Iowa; and Robert J Hughes of
Adel, being all settled in life are to receive no interest in
my estate. Executor: David Beaty, Waukee, Iowa. Witnesses: M H Baugh, W A Pryor. |
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HUNT FARNHAM RUTHERFORD ERVIN CARTER |
HENRY HUNT, of Adams Township, Dallas County, age 75 years. Will dated 11 Apr 1906, proven 31 Aug 1909. Mentions my 8 children: John William Hunt; Ann Mary Hunt; Lewis Franklin Hunt; Susan Catharine Farnham, deceased; Malissa Idora Farnham; Alveretta Barnett, Ada Belle Rutherford; and Oscar Whinery Hunt. Mentions Dwight Hunt, oldest son of Oscar Whinery Hunt.
Executor: Oscar Whinery Hunt, son. Witnesses: B F Ervin, I L Carter, both of DeSoto. |
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HUNTER WORKMAN McLUEN BROCK |
WILLIAM S HUNTER, of Perry, Dallas County. Will dated 20 Jun 1900, proven 7 Nov 1900. From the sale of Lot 6, Block 88, Perry to oldest son George W Hunter, $300; to oldest dau Cora Workman, $300; to youngest dau Anna Hunter, $500 for watching over and caring for me the last 5 years, she being 22 years old; to youngest son Frank W Hunter, $300. Residue to be divided equally among above children.
Executors: Frank W Hunter, son; William McLuen, Perry. Witnesses: William McLuen, J W Brock. |
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HUSTON NEWBY SNYDER NORTH NICHOLS |
JAMES
B HUSTON, of Boone Twp, Dallas County, aged 78 years. Will
dated 25 Jun 1888, proven 23 Feb 1889. Desire
a tombstone similar to that of my wife and children be
erected. To be buried by my wife in Huston Cemetery at the
SW corner of my farm in Boone Township. To my dau Margaret
Jane Newby, my clock, looking glass and rocking chair;
to my son David Huston my clothing, bed and bedding; to
my son James P Huston two plows; to my son Geo D Huston my
clothes press and lounge; to my son Fredrick R Huston my musket;
to my son Jonathan W Huston my chairs and the contents of
my desks; to Charles Huston, son of my son Jonathan W Huston,
all my books; remainder of estate to my granddau Ida
Huston, dau of my son David Huston. Executor: Jacob Snyder, my friend and neighbor. Witnesses: T R North, Edmund Nichols, attorneys, Adel. |
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HUTCHINS JOHNSON STENKER |
SIDNEY S HUTCHINS, of Eight Mile Station, Cass Co, Missouri. Will dated 9 May 1904, proven 3 Sep 1904. To my wife Luella Hutchins all my estate to do with as she sees fit. Any remainder at her death to son Donovan L Hutchins. My wife Luella Hutchins to be guardian of our son Donovan L Hutchins, if she is unable, A C Hutchins of Adel, Dallas County, is to be guardian.
Executrix: Luella Hutchins, wife, Eight Mile Station, Mo. Witnesses: W B Johnson, R O Stenker, both of Eight Mile Station. |